French Open Fast Facts

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Updated 0216 GMT (1016 HKT) November 28, 2017

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Photos:Rafael Nadal wins the 2017 French Open

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates victory in the men's singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland at Roland Garros in Paris on June 11, 2017. The win meant Nadal claimed his 10th French Open title.

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Photos:Rafael Nadal wins the 2017 French Open

Wawrinka reacts during the men's final against Nadal at the French Open on Sunday.

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Nadal shakes hands with Wawrinka following their match at Roland Garros.

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Nadal serves during Sunday's final.

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The winner's trophy is seen in the background as Nadal hits a backhand.

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Wawrinka breaks his racket in frustration during his defeat by Nadal.

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Nadal hits one of many returns during his 6-2 6-3 6-1 victory.

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Wawrinka kicks a ball during his comprehensive loss to Nadal.

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The Philippe-Chatrier Court is packed with spectators during the men's final on Sunday.

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(CNN)Here's some background information about the French Open tennis tournament.

Timeline:1891 - The first French tournament, the International Championship of Tennis, is held and is limited to members of French clubs.

1897 - Women's singles matches are added to the tournament, but still restricted to French club members.

1925 - The tournament is opened to international competitors from non-French clubs. Women's doubles is also added.

1928 - The tournament moves to a new stadium. The stadium and tournament are named after Roland Garros, and the tournament is still widely known by that name. Garros was an aviator who made the first successful crossing of the Mediterranean in 1913.

2012 - Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win his 7th French Open title, setting a new record.

2017 - Nadal sets a record by winning his 10th French Open title. In the women's division, Jelena Ostapenko takes the title, becoming the first unseeded female player to win the grand prize since 1933.